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M24.539

Billable

Contracture, unspecified wrist

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A permanent tightening or shortening of muscles and tissues in the wrist with unspecified laterality that limits joint movement.

Coding Tips

  • •Request clarification from provider regarding which wrist is affected when not specified
  • •This code should be used only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation

Code Hierarchy

└M24Other specific joint derangements└M24.5Contracture of joint└M24.53Contracture, wrist└M24.539Contracture, unspecified wrist
└M24.539Contracture, unspecified wrist

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